When asked to share in his glory, Jesus asks James and John if they can drink from his cup, and then the Lord responds to all the disciples with a teaching that shapes our lives today. Can you drink from the cup of Christ?
Mass Readings – 29th Sunday of the Year (B, #146)
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Martha and Mary offer two important ways that we follow the Lord as we serve one another and draw near to Christ in prayer.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 27th Week of the Year (#462)
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After speaking a second time about his death and resurrection, Jesus responds to an argument among the disciples about who is the greatest with a simple directive: serve one another.
Mass Readings – 25th Sunday of the Year (B, #134)
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Through prayer, sacraments, and virtuous service, we prepare ourselves for the surprises and uncertainties of life.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 21st Week of the Year (#429)
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Having modeled his ministry for the disciples, Jesus summons, empowers, and sends the Twelve Apostles to put into practice his example.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 14th Week of the Year (#385)
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The Apostles appoint seven men – filled with wisdom and the Holy Spirit – to serve the needs of the people as the Church continues to grow.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 2nd Week of Easter (#272)
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St. Martin I, pray for us!
At the Passover meal with his disciples, Jesus inaugurates a new covenant in his Body and Blood that we might enter into Holy Communion with the Lord and one another.
Mass Readings – Holy Thursday, Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper (#39)
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This 4-part parish retreat takes the listener through Holy Week:
Each of these presentations can be listened individually or collectively, depending on time and circumstance. May all of us prepare to enter fully into these holy days, drawing closer to Christ and one another.
Palm Sunday – setting the stage for the events to come
Holy Thursday – Service and Sacrament
Good Friday – Sacrifice and Support
Easter – Divine Strength and Hope
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This is the fifth part of a six-week series about how we gently and lovingly share our faith with others. In this presentation Fr. Andrew speaks about how we help people answer the question, “Now what do I do?” by inviting them to take the next step in the Christian life.
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Having taught his disciples about his crucifixion in Jerusalem, the Lord takes a teachable moment to show how their humble service becomes a life-giving offering.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 2nd Week of Lent (#232)
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Catholic Inspiration – Podcast Archives of Homilies & Talks
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